{"id":8452,"date":"2026-10-04T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr\/les-voiles-de-saint-tropez-a-time-for-celebrations"},"modified":"2026-10-12T17:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:24:31","slug":"les-voiles-de-saint-tropez-a-time-for-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr\/en\/les-voiles-de-saint-tropez-a-time-for-celebrations","title":{"rendered":"Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez – A Time for Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With weather conditions tailor-made to showcase the 253 boats brought together by the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez for this grand regatta celebration, the Maxis, Traditions, and Moderns enjoyed an exceptional week. Following last night\u2019s awards ceremony for the Maxis, today it was the turn of the Modern and Tradition classes to be honored, and all gathered to receive the numerous trophies awarded by Voiles\u2019 loyal partners. It was also an opportunity to take stock of this 28th edition, which will set the standard for years to come.<\/strong> Pierre Roinson, president of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez: <\/strong>Moments of Grace<\/em> <\/strong>\u201c Every year, our challenge is to do even better! We were spoiled by the extraordinary field of 51 Maxis, including the three Class J yachts, which were a major attraction and put on an incredible regatta. Just seeing a Class J or Elena of London sail out of the harbor is a moment of pure joy. So, our first stroke of luck is these magnificent boats. It was an exceptional year for us in many ways, with the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Gitana saga and the 20th anniversary of the Rolex Trophy. Next, the weather was once again on our side, and all the races were held in near-ideal conditions, with wind and sunshine. And then, of course, there are the sailors and the atmosphere. The crew parade was extraordinary; more and more boats are taking part, and the participants go out of their way to dress up\u2014we\u2019re returning to the spirit of the Nioulargue. We also rediscovered that spirit during the Club 55 Cup, where Camille, Patrice de Colmont\u2019s daughter, came to welcome the crews at the dock, just as her father used to do. It was a truly wonderful day.<\/em>All week long, the atmosphere on shore was fantastic. Last night, a band on the balcony of the Sube was playing in response to another band down below, and people were dancing on the pier\u2014it was amazing. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez still drew more than 75,000 people over the course of the event, and what\u2019s fabulous is that the spirit and atmosphere are great, with nearly 4,000 sailors in the harbor\u2014and they\u2019re always such colorful characters!<\/em> <\/em>At the same time, on the organizational side, we significantly improved the layout of the village, the flow of traffic, and the quality of the welcome. The lounge area\u2014renamed the Club des Voiles\u2014was a hit with our partners. That won\u2019t stop us from brainstorming ideas for next year and figuring out how to make it even better!<\/em>For starters, perhaps more Class J yachts will return in 2027. And I\u2019m also aiming to organize a race between Shamrock and Endeavour, which are the only two surviving Class J yachts from the 1930s. It would be wonderful to have this piece of history at Les Voiles, and I think the entire community that supports us would love it. Right now, Ikra\u2019s new owner, Marcos Vivian de la Pedrosa, is also having his 12-meter JI undergo a high-end refit in England. In 2027, he could reenact the first challenge race that launched the Nioulargue in 1981 against Pride\u2014a true classic among classics\u2014which is in competition-ready condition. That would be a wonderful tribute!<\/em> \u201d Georges Korhel, Chief Racing Officer: <\/strong>The crews are very pleased <\/em><\/strong>\u201cThis has been a fantastic edition! The feedback from the crews has been excellent; we made some great adjustments to the courses to keep things exciting the whole time, and despite the wind being stuck from the east all week, it was a huge success. The race committees ran as many races as possible, which is easy to do at Pampelonne with the robotic buoys. The Class J boats started after the Maxis 1 and had the entire course to themselves\u2014they really enjoyed it. These are extraordinary boats, and they\u2019re already talking about coming back next year.\u201d <\/em> One image that sticks with me? That of the schooner Atlantic on Wednesday, setting off just outside the starting line and \u201ccorrecting\u201d its course by making a 360\u00b0 turn between the buoy and the dock! It didn\u2019t spin around on its own axis like a Laser, but it was close\u2014it was magnificent!<\/em> <\/em>For next year, we have two areas to focus on: We need to find a way to create longer courses for the IRC 0 class because they\u2019re really very fast.<\/em>As for the Maxis, there is debate over whether they should finish the coastal races in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez rather than at Pampelonne. It would make for a better show, and some owners are calling for it, but for now, they don\u2019t necessarily represent the majority when the entire fleet is surveyed, since it raises safety concerns. The idea is gaining traction!<\/em>This year, I hosted Corinne Aubert for three days as part of the mentorship program we\u2019re setting up over two seasons. Next year, she\u2019ll be here with me all week. She\u2019ll be the Principal Race Officer for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles\u2014she\u2019s a big name, and from a sporting perspective, she\u2019s extremely competent. Now, she needs to get familiar with Les Voiles, which is a very unique competition where the role of Principal Race Officer is highly political and involves significant interaction with the boat owners. They\u2019re the ones who put on the show; they have expectations, and we need to listen to them. I\u2019ll be here as backup and to enjoy the event\u2014this was my 28th edition this year, so I\u2019ve grown quite attached to it!<\/em> \u201d They were at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: <\/strong>Guillermo Altadil, Christophe Babule, Ed Baird, S\u00e9bastien Bazin, Emma Bazin, Annemieke Bes, Francesco Bruni, Brad Butterworth, Dee Caffari, Pierre Casiraghi, Charles Caudrelier, Paul Cayard, Aymeric Chappellier, Tommaso Chieffi, Gilles Chiorri, William Collier, Sir Andrew Cook, HM King Frederik X of Denmark, G\u00e9raldine Danon, Tom Dawson, Francesco de Angelis, Bertrand de Broc, Ariane de Rothschild, Louise Debeaumont, Pascale Decaux, Fabien Delahaye, Peter Dubens, Dominique Dubois, Eric Dumont, Thierry Fouchier, Charlotte Franquet, Tara Getty, Torben Grael, Peter Harrison, Boris Herrmann, Damien Iehl, Bill Jayson, Arnaud Jerald, Bruno Jourdren, Stephan Kandler, Georges Korhel, Kyle Langford, Devan Le Bihan, Pierre Le Roy, Arthur Le Vaillant, Pier Luigi Loro Piana, Mikael Mergui, Elodie-Jeanne Mettraux, Corinne Migraine, Philippe Monnet, Patrick Monterio de Barros, Joe Newton, Sir Peter Ogden, Sir Lindsay Owen Jones, Marc Pajot, Lionel P\u00e9an, Mauro Pelaschier, Laurent Petit, Lo\u00efck Peyron, Laura Poupon, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Puzin, Ken Read, Geiger Reinold, Wendy Schmidt, Jochen Schuemann, Jimmy Spithill, Marie Tabarly, Bruno Troubl\u00e9, Maurits Van Oranje, Marcel Van Triest, Tom Whidden. <\/strong>All the 2026 Troph\u00e9es des Voiles de Saint-Tropez Awards<\/strong> <\/strong>MAXIS <\/strong> Saint-Tropez City Cup for the first Maxi in all categories<\/strong>. Winner: Blue Oyster (Andrew Fitzamurice\/Luca Scoppa)<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Yacht Club de France Trophy, <\/strong>Mouthpiece, presented to Ariane de Rothschild<\/strong> Edmond de Rothschild Trophy for Best Maxi 1<\/strong>Winner: Jethou<\/em> <\/strong>(Sir Peter Ogden) 6 points2nd: V<\/em> <\/strong>(Karel Komarek) 9 points 3rd: Balthasar<\/em> (Filip Balcaen) 12 points <\/strong>Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best Maxi 2<\/strong> Winner: Lyra<\/em><\/strong> (Terry Hui) 5 points 2nd: Twin Soul B<\/em> (Luciano Guandini) 7 points3rd: Astra 1<\/em> (Marcos Vivian) 12 points <\/strong>Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best Maxi 3<\/strong> Winner: Yoru<\/em><\/strong> (Luigi Sala) 6 points 2nd: Why Not<\/em> (Lasse Petterson) 6 points 3rd: Wallyno<\/em> (Benoit de Froidmont) 9 points <\/strong>Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best Maxi 4<\/strong> Winner: Blue Oyster<\/em><\/strong> ( Andrew Fitzamurice\/Luca Scoppa<\/em> ) 4 points 2nd: Crazy Diamond<\/em> (Enzo Pellizzaro) 10 points 3rd: Atalante<\/em> (Ulrich Volz) 13 points Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for Best Class J<\/strong>. Winner: Svea <\/em><\/strong>(Niklas Zennstr\u00f6m) 9 points, also receives the Corinthian King\u2019s Cup for Best Owner-Skipper, awarded by the J-Class.2nd: Rainbow ( <\/em>Peter Harrison) 9 points3rd: Hanuman ( <\/em>Giovanni Lombardi Stronati) 10 points <\/strong>IMA Maxi Mediterranean Inshore Challenge Cup Trophy<\/strong>. Winner: V<\/em> <\/strong>(Karel Komarek), Maxi 1 Wally Trophy<\/strong>Winner: Kilara II <\/em><\/strong>(J\u00e9r\u00e9my Weir) Trophy for Best Crew Parade: <\/strong>Winner: Beautiful Day ( <\/em><\/strong>USA)<\/strong>Joint favorites: Easy Blue<\/em> <\/strong>(Les Moustachus)<\/em><\/strong>Other winners included: Coco des Mers ( <\/em><\/strong>Coco Chanel fashion show) and Saida<\/em> (<\/strong>Fantomas)<\/strong> <\/strong> TRADITIONS<\/strong> <\/strong>ROLEX Trophy for Best P Class<\/strong>. Winner: Olympian<\/em><\/strong> (Philippe Oddo) 3 points2nd: Chips (Bernard Liautaud) 5 points3rd: Joyant (Stephan Lobmeyr) 7 points <\/strong>Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for Best Yacht in the Big Boat Category<\/strong>. Winner: Elena of London<\/em><\/strong> (Stephen Benfield) 4 points2nd: Sumurun<\/em> (Hugues Boullenger) 5 points3rd: Lelantina<\/em> (Patrick Gibert) 7 points <\/strong>Cogolin Marines Trophy for Best Yacht in the Grand Tradition Category<\/strong>Winner: Tuiga <\/em><\/strong>(Jimmy Spithill) 4 points2nd: Viveka <\/em>(Gery Atkins) 4 points3rd: Mariella<\/em> (Carlo Falcone) 8 points <\/strong>Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for best yacht in the Gaff Rig Era category<\/strong> Winner: Kizmet<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>(Sir Richard Matthews) 3 points 2nd: Oriole<\/em> (Juan Carlos Eguiagaray) 5 points 3rd: Marilee<\/em> (Mateo Tacconi) 9 points <\/strong>Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for best yacht in the Marconi Era A category<\/strong> Winner: Leonore<\/em><\/strong> (Mauro Piani) 4 points 2nd: Falcon<\/em> (Patricio Monteiro de Barros) 10 points 3rd: Carron II<\/em> <\/strong>(Angelo Mazzarella) 10 points <\/strong>Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for Best Yacht in the Marconi B Vintage Category<\/strong>. Winner: Lak II<\/em> <\/strong>(Cian O\u2019Carroll) 3 points2nd: Harlekin<\/em> (Jean-Yves Redor) 7 points3rd: One Wave<\/em> (William Borel) 9 points <\/strong>Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for Best Yacht in the Classic Marconi A Category<\/strong>. Winner: Maria Giovanina II<\/em> <\/strong>(Jean Pierre Sauvan) 3 points2nd: Palynodie II<\/em> (Henri Ferbus) 6 points3rd: Dambuster ( <\/em>Nicholas Hill) 10 points <\/strong>Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for Best Yacht in the Classic Marconi B Category<\/strong>. Winner: Eugenia V<\/em> <\/strong>(Baptiste Garnier) 3 points2nd: Star Sapphire<\/em> (Jacob Glaz) 6 points3rd: Albacore ( <\/em>Luis Figueiredo) 7 points Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for Best 12-meter JI <\/strong>. Winner: Kiwi Magic<\/em><\/strong> (Marianne Petersen) 4 points2nd: French Kiss ( <\/em>Marc Pajot) 4 points3rd: France ( <\/em>Christophe Bereloot) 8 points Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for Best Yacht in the IOR Category<\/strong>. Winner: Resolute Salmon<\/em> <\/strong>(Alberto Franchella) 3 points2nd: Encounter<\/em> (Bart Weduwer) 6 points3rd: Ornella ( <\/em>Hugues Destremau) 7 points <\/strong>Centenary Trophy, awarded by the Gstaad Yacht Club<\/strong>Winner: Kismet<\/em><\/strong> (Sir Richard Matthews) <\/strong>Trophy for Best Crew Parade:<\/strong>Winner: Belle Aventure and Her Circus<\/em><\/strong>Favorite: Star Sapphire (The<\/em>Cuties)<\/em> MODERN<\/strong> <\/strong>BMW Trophy for Best IRC 0<\/strong>. Winner: Spirit Of Lorina<\/em><\/strong> (Marcello Pica – Jean Pierre Barjon) 7 points2nd: Interlodge IV ( <\/em>Gwen Fragomen) 14 points3rd: Nanoq<\/em> (His Majesty King Frederik of Denmark) 15 points BRIG Trophy for Best IRC 1<\/strong>. Winner: Lisa R<\/em> <\/strong>(Giovanni de Vincenzo) 6 points2nd: Pr\u00e9texte 2<\/em> (J\u00e9r\u00e9my Lagarrigue) 9 points3rd: Searcher 2<\/em> (Pete Smith) 18 points <\/strong>Suzuki Marine Trophy for Best IRC 2<\/strong>. Winner: J Wow<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>(Andrej Tschirikow) 7 points2nd: Fremito d\u2019Arja ( <\/em>Dario Levi) 8 points3rd: Flight of Durgan<\/em> (David Grylis) 12 points <\/strong>Saint-Sails Trophy for Best IRC 3<\/strong> Winner: Topas<\/em><\/strong> (Dr. Harald Bruning) 7 points 2nd: Pride<\/em> (William Grave) 9 points 3rd: Letto di Pletto<\/em> (Rainer Badent) 9 points <\/strong>Saint-Sails Trophy for Best IRC 4<\/strong> Winner: Overdose Neo<\/em><\/strong> (Lilyan Bretagne) 9 points 2nd: Iskareen<\/em> (Arnt Bruhns) 11 points 3rd: Corto Maltese<\/em> (Michele Colosante) 13 points <\/strong>Club 55 Maxi Yacht Cup<\/strong> Winner: Tilakkhana II<\/em><\/strong>(Pascale Decaux) Club 55 Yacht Cup<\/strong>Winner: Hallowe\u2019en<\/em><\/strong> (Inigo Strez) P\u00e9tanque Tournament: <\/strong>Winner: Mad IV <\/em><\/strong>(Christophe Lenoir, Serge Bazzano, and Nicolas Bardes)Runner-up: Black Legend 4 (Julien, Valentine, and Anne-Sophie) Trophy for the best parade of crews:<\/strong> Winner: Dialix<\/em><\/strong> (La Boule Trop\u00e9zienne) Favorites: Raving Swan<\/em> (Mini mousse) and Asterix and Obelix & Co. Harbour Master’s Office\/ The Convicts of Nautical Life PARTNERS OF THE SAINT-TROPEZ SAILS<\/strong> <\/strong>Major Partner<\/strong> ROLEX Premium Partners<\/strong>, BMW, EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD Preferred Partners<\/strong>, WALLY, SUZUKI MARINE, BRIG Associated Partners<\/strong>, VSC CORPORATE RECOVERY CONSULTING,, PORT DES MARINES DE COGOLIN,, NORTH SAILS Suppliers<\/strong>MERCANTOUR EVENTSBYBLOSPEPINIERE DU GOLFECHAMPAGNE BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD CHATEAU SAINT-MAUR CRU CLASSEMAITRES VIGNERONS DE LA PRESQU\u2019ILE DE SAINT-TROPEZTIKAMOONL\u2019ECOLE DU LUXE Institutional Partners of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez <\/strong>CITY OF SAINT-TROPEZPORT OF SAINT-TROPEZSAINT-TROPEZ TOURISMESPRIT VILLAGE IN SAINT-TROPEZFRENCH SAILING FEDERATIONYACHT CLUB DE FRANCE INTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATIONINTERNATIONAL MEDITERRANEAN COMMITTEE Organization <\/strong>Saint-Tropez Yacht Club, President: Pierre RoinsonChief Race Officer: Georges KorhelRegistration: Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique FantinoMaritime Safety: Gilles DoyenLogistics and Procurement: Alice Coquant Communications and External Relations: Chlo\u00e9 de BrouwerWebsite <\/strong>www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr<\/a>www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr<\/a>Instagram: les_voiles_de_saint_tropezFacebook: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez OfficialX (formerly Twitter): @VoilesSTOrg YouTube: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Official Production Media<\/strong> Written by: Pierre-Marie Bourguinat Video: Guilain Grenier, Images 6 G Production\/SNST Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget <\/strong>Press Relations<\/strong> : Maguelonne Turcat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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